AI hiring tools to be audited for sexism and racism under New York law

A first-of-its-kind law in New York City aims to make the use of AI in hiring and promotion both clearer and fairer. New York's Local Law 144, which goes into effect on 5 July, requires employers to get an independent audit of their automated employment decision tools to ensure that they do not demonstrate significant bias based on sex, race or ethnicity – though it does not cover discrimination based on factors such as …